1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (201 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Imperial | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2670 mm |
